I am new to boating and have just purchased a 1989 Bayliner Capri with a 2.3 litre ford four cylinder motor. The manual says to use straight 30 weight oil and that multi-viscosity oils like 10W30 and 10W40 are not recommended. What do you think?? Thanks for your help.
Which oil - Bayliner 2.3l
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How many hours on it? Do you plan on running it in cool weather?
My advice is probably a good 10W-30 will work. But even better: Amsoil ACD SAE 30 (10W-30) Which is an SAE 30, but has the cold flow properties of a 10W-30.
My advice is probably a good 10W-30 will work. But even better: Amsoil ACD SAE 30 (10W-30) Which is an SAE 30, but has the cold flow properties of a 10W-30.
I would run something like Delo or Rotella.
Me too, have done so for years with excellent results.
Bob
don't even bother with a 1989 manual with oil recommendations, it's completely obsolete!
Mobil delvac1300 15w-40, it's less expensive than the other 15w-40 oils and in my opinion better. You'd be much better off using any name brand 15w-40: mobil, chevron delo, rotella. Or if you want to spend a little extra go with a 5w-40 such as rotella or mobil. A 5w-40 would be better than the 15w-40 if weather is cold, say 40F or lower.
Mobil delvac1300 15w-40, it's less expensive than the other 15w-40 oils and in my opinion better. You'd be much better off using any name brand 15w-40: mobil, chevron delo, rotella. Or if you want to spend a little extra go with a 5w-40 such as rotella or mobil. A 5w-40 would be better than the 15w-40 if weather is cold, say 40F or lower.
I would use Pennzoil Marine 30w that you can get at Walmart or West Marine. It will take the pounding. If you can't find that use Delo400 or Mobil Delvac or Rotella.
Dino rotella, dello, delvac, ursa, any as long as straight 30 or 40 wt. NOT going to be running below freezing to need multi vis.
bob
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